Two-cat interactions: record both cats, not a conflict score

Observe both sides

Record each cat’s actions, whether either can leave, and what happens before and afterward. Chasing or sharing a room alone does not prove play or friendship.

Subtle signs

Staring, blocking, avoidance or changed routines can matter even without fighting. Note any lost access to food, water, litter or rest. Health changes also require veterinary assessment.

Keep it safe

Do not punish, force meetings or pick up an aroused cat. If safe, block sight with a solid barrier and separate with complete resources. Stop an introduction step that causes distress and return to a tolerable stage.

Record, do not diagnose

The form keeps A’s and B’s behavior, setting, resources, action and outcome separate. It gives no score or diagnosis; examples are hypothetical. Seek help for injury, sudden changes or persistent resource exclusion.

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